Medical Assistant
Resume:
Val B. Flamer
New Castle, DE *9720
*********@***.***
Objective
Seeking a challenging career that utilizes my skills and enriches my knowledge accumulated from education, experience, and training in my area of competence which contributes towards the growth of the organization.
Skills
Medical Billing, 3rdParty billing, Phlebotomy, Medical Terminology, Anatomy and Physiology, Pharmacology, Office administration, Microsoft Word, Outlook Express.
Experience
08/2007-Present
Delaware Orthopedic Specialists Wilmington, DE
Medical Biller Specialist-Responsible for managing the data provided by Physicians and uses it to compile and submit claims to insurance companies and then subsequently bill patients. Dedicated to working directly with insurance companies, healthcare providers, and patients to get claims processed and paid. Facilitate the review and appeal process of unpaid and denied claims. Responsible for verifying patient’s insurance coverage, answering billing questions, timely collection of payments, and management of accounts receivable reports. Provide back-up to my team members in their absences and other tasks as assigned on a daily basis by the department manager.
10/2003-08/2007
Atlantic Skin & Cosmetic Surgery Wilmington, DE
Medical Assistant-Assisted the physicians with patient examinations, set up surgery area, assist with skin cancer surgery, biopsies, MOHS surgery. Sterilized, processed and decontaminated surgical instruments, and clean exam rooms. Suture removal and wound cleansing and dressings. Prepare specimens for lab testing. And other duties and responsibilities include: answering telephones, scheduling surgery appointments and consults, pull charts for provider pathology review, re-ordering of medical supplies and medications and documentation of pathology results. Communicate with outside physician offices in efforts to ascertain essential documentation required by the surgery center. Proficient in complying with all OSHA and HIPPA regulations, universal precautions, and other related duties. Provide back-up to my team members in their absences and other tasks as assigned on a daily basis by the department manager.
07/1997-6/2013
Mackey Family Practice Wilmington, DE
Medical Billing Clerk- Responsible for preparing and submitting office claims, patient’s house call and hospital based claims to insurance carriers either electronically or by hard copy billing. Handling of private accounts and responsible for notifying patients when claims have not been paid established by guidelines in the accounts receivable policy. Monitors claims for missing information and authorization/control numbers. Maintain updates on all third party billing requirements and changes for insurance types within the area of responsibility. Processes rejections by generating letters of rejection or by correcting any billing error and resubmitting claims to third party insurance carriers. Provided back-up to my team members in their absences and other tasks as assigned on a daily basis by the department manager.
Education
Harrison Career Institute Wilmington, DE
June 2001-Certificate of Medical Assistant
Delaware Technical & Community College Dover, DE
May 1997-Medical Records/Billings
Dover High School Newark, DE
June 1990-High School Diploma
Certification & Degrees
High School Diploma, Certificate of Medical Assistant, Certified CNA, First Aid, and CPR.
References AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
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